Biology

metrorrhagia

Term: metrorrhagia

Literally meaning: ?womb eruption?

Origin: Anc Greek
?????/metra(=womb)
+ ???????/rignimi(=burst, erupt)

Coined/History
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Definition
Metrorrhagia is abnormal bleeding from theuterus especially between menstrual periods.

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